Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-10th century BCE

Miniature Jade Dagger-Axe with 'Taotie' Decor

11th-10th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Translucent olive-green jade, whitish where calcification has taken place

Culture

Chinese

Period

Shang dynasty (c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE) to Western Zhou period (c. 1050-771 BCE)

Century

11th-10th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 11 x W. 4 x D. 0.6 cm (4 5/16 x 1 9/16 x 1/4 in.) Weight 63 g

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